WW I Housewife & Razor Kit. 1. The sewing kit contains darn for socks, thimble, needle, extra cloth and thread. Called a "Housewife," the typical sewing kit carried by Canadian soldiers included needles, thimble, buttons for Battle Dress and shirts, thread (both thin for badges and thick for darning socks, gloves, and other woolen items), and beeswax (to help waterproof the thread). The kit was made of khaki cloth with sewn in pockets and was closed by rolling it up and securing it with two cloth ties. The C-broad-arrow acceptance mark is a reminder that much personal kit was not replaced by later patterns; instead older patterns were issued until old stocks were exhausted. It is not unlikely to expect that First World War era housewive were issued in the Second World War, and beyond. In cases where outdated kit was not a danger to the soldier's life, the older patterns remained on issue until worn out. 2. The "Canadian Khaki Set" Razor Kit has a safety razor and handle in a separate holdall. Written on the canvas shaving kit holdall is the Canadian Military Arrow in a C with "F. DEFER / 700 418 031 / 539"